Derby Talk

Derby Talk is a forum for Pinewood Derby, Awana Grand Prix, Kub Kar Rally, Shape N Race Derby, Space Derby, Raingutter Regatta and other similar races where a child and an adult work together to create a race vehicle and a lot of fun and memories

While there are lots of great discussions on Derby Talk about building techniques, "speed tips", specialized tools, lubricants, and use of after market parts, that doesn't mean that all of these are allowed by your race rules.

Before you start bulding your vehicle, CHECK YOUR RULES closely to see what is allowed and what is not. If you have any questions on the rules, ask your race coordinator for guidance.

Better to check before starting than to find out at check-in that your vehicle doesn't pass inspection.

No mention of using the slots implies that you can put the axles anywhere? (Even on top for the ultimate 3 wheeler).

Or is it modern-day "stock" car racing interpretation - You must ask
if it is ok, and have official response before it is ok. (not that the
racing at this level would incurr multi-thousand dollar fines for
creativity?

My thinking is that we've got to take *everything* to tech (our first
derby), just in case. Hammer, wheels, axles, weight, paint, drill and
some glue (be prepared - not sure what the Daisys motto is - yet).

scargoz wrote:Ahhh .... I'm thinking if it is not spelled out it is allowed, right?

Not necessarily. Some rules are poorly written and some just use the ones in the box and there can be a wide amount of interpretation of the rules. If there is a doubt, ask the race coordinator for clarification.

scargoz wrote:Ahhh .... I'm thinking if it is not spelled out it is allowed, right?

Not necessarily. Some rules are poorly written and some just use the ones in the box and there can be a wide amount of interpretation of the rules. If there is a doubt, ask the race coordinator for clarification.

This is so true. In my Godson's Pack, they follow the "rules in the box". Someone came with some narrowed wheels that they either spent a lot of time on, or money, and they weren't allowed to use them. Better to check before you do something that you think is in the grey area. Either that, or have a backup plan in case your car get's DQd.

also with pack races you should check your district rules.
wouldn't want to win only to get disqualified at the district race.
in my case the pack rules where whats on the box.
but district was pretty clear 4 wheels flat on the track.